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These fantastic new retirement properties for sale in Rickmansworth are conveniently situated with a bustling high street just 500 feet away, so you can pop to the shops, cafés, restaurants and public houses within minutes. With its own community library and theatre as well, Rickmansworth offers the perfect blend of varied amenities with a semi-rural village feel. You’ll be surrounded by countryside but benefit from easy access to London and Heathrow Airport.
The peace of mind of independent living for the over 60s
These one or two bedroom retirement apartments for sale in Rickmansworth are stylish, low maintenance and some come with Juliet balconies or patios. This Retirement Living development also offers lovely community spaces, including a skilfully landscaped garden and a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi. You’ll find these sociable spaces are soon the site of informal gatherings as well as parties, clubs and activities to suit all interests.
There will be parking spaces available, including disabled spaces and electric vehicle charging points, plus a cycle and buggy store. A hotel-style guest suite makes having people to stay a breeze. Pets are welcome and a caring manager will be on-site for your peace of mind.
These properties in Rickmansworth will offer:
- Juliet balconies or patios
- Fully-fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
- Master bedrooms with walk in wardrobes or fitted wardrobes as standard
- 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door
Safe, secure and energy efficient with help on hand
As well as the reassurance of a House Manager, this retirement housing will offer domestic and care packages to those who need them and have the latest safety and security features built in. Properties are warm and energy efficient for cheaper living costs too.
Development Highlights
- Attractive retirement properties for sale in Rickmansworth close to open countryside and with excellent transport links to London and beyond
- Fantastic residential location close to the bustling high street with shops, eateries and pubs
- Energy saving, low maintenance over 60s retirement homes for stress-free independent living with domestic and care packages available
- Lovely sociable shared landscaped gardens maintained for you to enjoy
- Stylish communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising
- Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly
Key Features
Care provisions- House Manager
- Landscaped gardens
- Communal lounge
- Camera entry system
- Guest parking
- Intruder alarm
- Lifts to all floors
- Pets allowed
Occupancy options
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home:
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013 and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
What is Part buy, part rent?
A flexible, affordable alternative to outright purchase, with all the benefits of ownership. For more information call: 0800 201 4811
How it works
You purchase a minimum 50% share in a brand new McCarthy Stone retirement property and pay rent on the part you don’t own.
Benefits include:
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
Is private shared ownership available at all McCarthy Stone developments?
No. This offer is available at selected McCarthy Stone developments, so make sure you check with the sales team on site.
What % of the property do I have to purchase?
70% is the standard option – there are options to increase this over time, known as staircasing.
What is staircasing and how does it work?
What further costs and fees are involved You can purchase further 10% increments, based on valuation at that point. You can staircase to 100% at which point the property would be wholly owned. You would stop paying rent, but service charges continue to be payable to McCarthy Stone.
Each time you staircase you need to plan for additional costs such as valuation fee, legal expenses, SDLT*/LTT** if applicable.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
Do I pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) on a private shared ownership property?
You will need to pay SDLT*/LTT** on a private shared ownership property, but you may have less to pay than if you had purchased outright. You should seek advice from your solicitor to confirm how much SDLT you have to pay.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
How much rent will I have to pay and how will that change over time with rent reviews?
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013, and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
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Things to do in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Rickmansworth is a pretty town in southwest Hertfordshire, made popular by its country setting and easy commute to London. At its centre it offers many independent shops, renowned brands like Marks and Spencer’s and Waitrose, cafes, restaurants, a theatre and the library. Popular eateries include Cinnamon Square, the Sicilian restaurant Maurizio's, fine dining at Scotsbridge Mill and traditional pub grub at The Coach and Horses and The Western.
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While there are a multitude of green spaces to enjoy nearby, the most well-known is the Aquadrome. This nature reserve, woodland and park is perfect for walking and has two lakes where you can sail, canoe, windsurf and fish. Golf enthusiasts have a plenty of choice too, with Batchworth Park, Moor Park and Chorleywood Golf Clubs close by.
If you enjoy being active, try the William Penn Leisure Centre which has a fitness studio, squash courts, a 25m swimming pool, a sauna and steam room. Rickmansworth Sports Club offers cricket and hockey clubs.
History buffs will enjoy the Chiltern Open Air Museum in Newland Park and the Three Rivers Museum which celebrate Hertfordshire’s heritage. Every May the community comes together for the Rickmansworth Festival to celebrate the areas canals with live music and more.
Our retirement properties in Rickmansworth give you easy access to the surrounding areas. Watford’s shopping complex Atira is a short drive away. London’s West End is commutable from Rickmansworth station in less than 30 minutes. The station also operates Tube services to central London. Rickmansworth is just six-minutes from the M25. Heathrow Airport takes around 25-minutes by road.
Getting to Location
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